1982 in Malaysia

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Last updated October 24, 2024

This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1982, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians.

Incumbent political figures

Federal level

State level

Sultan of Johor: Sultan Iskandar
Sultan of Kedah: Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah
Sultan of Kelantan: Sultan Ismail Petra
Raja of Perlis: Tuanku Syed Putra
Sultan of Perak: Sultan Idris Shah II
Sultan of Pahang: Tengku Abdullah (Regent)
Sultan of Selangor: Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah
Sultan of Terengganu: Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah
Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan: Tuanku Jaafar (Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong)
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Penang: Tun Dr Awang Hassan
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Malacca: Tun Syed Zahiruddin bin Syed Hassan
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Sarawak: Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub
Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Sabah: Tun Mohd Adnan Robert

Events

1 January – The time zone in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore changed to GMT+08:00, and it has not changed since.
1 January – The metric system of weights and measurements was introduced to replace the British imperial systems.
2 January – The clock-in punchcard system for civil servants begins.
3 January – Kota Darul Ehsan, the biggest arch in Malaysia was opened.
10 January – The former Defence Minister, Tan Sri Ghazalie Shafie survived a plane crash.
February – The construction of the Penang Bridge projects began.
1 February – Official opening of the Bandar Tun Razak (formerly Kampung Konggo) by the Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
13 February – The first section of the North–South Expressway, Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway toll sections from Sungai Besi to Labu was opened to traffic.
16 February – A measure of speed is essayed, with the Poslaju service to Singapore.
March – The second version of Malaysian Ringgit RM 1 notes was introduced.
April – The 1982 Malaysian General Elections. The State Assemblyman for Tampin, Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Mohd Taha Talib was found murdered. The Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Mokhtar Hashim was arrested and later convicted in connection with the murder.
29 April – McDonald's Malaysia opened its first restaurant at Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.^[1]
3 June – Deputy Prime Minister Musa Hitam declares he will take a $1,000 pay cut.
1 July – Official opening of the East–West Highway from Gerik, Perak to Jeli, Kelantan.
31 August – Malaysia celebrated its Silver Jubilee after 25 years of independence^[2]

Births

10 January – Quincy Tan – Malaysian Chinese singer-songwriter
12 January - Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad - Politician and writer
18 June – Chin Eei Hui – Badminton player (doubles)
1 July – Daniel Lee Chee Hun – Malaysian Chinese singer
30 September – Hafiz Hashim – Badminton player
21 October – Lee Chong Wei – Badminton player
24 October – Mohamed Fairuz Fauzy – Malaysian A1GP driver

Deaths

16 March – Tun Syed Nasir Ismail – Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat (1978-1982), he was succeeded by Tan Sri Mohamed Zahir Ismail as the Speaker.^[3]

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References

↑ "McDonald's Malaysia | History". www.mcdonalds.com.my. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
↑ "Malaysia frees popular politician". Lakeland Ledger. 31 August 1982. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
↑ "Tan Sri Mohamed Zahir Ismail". New Straits Times. 14 June 1988. Retrieved 24 February 2024.

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[1] "McDonald's Malaysia | History". www.mcdonalds.com.my. Retrieved 24 February 2024.

[2] "Malaysia frees popular politician". Lakeland Ledger. 31 August 1982. Retrieved 24 February 2024.

[3] "Tan Sri Mohamed Zahir Ismail". New Straits Times. 14 June 1988. Retrieved 24 February 2024.

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